PIKES Peak Marathon Training and Racing Tips | 26.2 Miles w/ 7,700' of vertical gain

[@mikezeigler1503]

The interaction with Seth on the mountain brought me joy today. This community is AMAZING!!! GO DGR!!!

[@MattD86]

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

COMMENT OF THE DAY!!!

[@mikezeigler1503]

@@SethJamesDeMoor NO WAY THIS IS AMAZING!!!

[@sethwohlers5012]

Thank you so much for this shoutout! One of the coolest days I’ve ever had. What an inspiration you are. Until next time! 💪

[@ninamccormack3520]

Hey Seth. I’ve been watching the channel for almost two years and the “eyes up, quick feet, pump arms” has really become a mantra for me as I train for my college lacrosse season. It’s super simple but it really does the job during those tough workouts. Keep it up!

[@davidjaniszewski6653]

QD: Life is bringing me oodles of joy. I love my wife, my job, my family, my friends, my health, . All of my adventuring wouldn't mean much if I didn't have people to share the experience with. Saturday I was able to set a PR with 27mi and 8000ft gain in the mountains near Leavenworth WA. How lucky am I to be able live my dreams!

[@keithkilgorejr5100]

Beast mode!!! Great job

[@davidjaniszewski6653]

@@keithkilgorejr5100 Thank you!

[@fastinradfordable]

To say experience isn’t much without those to share it worth Is not a kind thing to say- not everybody has somebody. And one should be able to be content in their own company. To say experience isn’t worth much unless you can share it is soooooooooooooooo wrooooooong. And selling yourself short. But it is also an unkind thing to say

[@expmars]

Making meal preps for a training week is what’s making me happy right now. Love snacking whatever I’m making, and right now it’s yellow peppers with yellow pepper with cheese sauce (Peruvian recipe). Love watching your videos, thanks for the inspiration!

[@adhajamil4263]

as defending champion sharing the route tips is very valuable infomation for other competitor 👍👍

[@mariaavinafranco8046]

QD: I have been watching your channels since Before the shed became a shoeudio. Your content has always been positive, family and community oriented. Some of your blogs are very refreshing, although I can't always relate as a runner due to my lack of experience, I respect your advice, I have gotten good results for many things you have suggested. Keep blogging and I will keep watching. Gracias.

[@eriktred]

Intervals brought me joy today 👊

[@MattRunsColorado]

This was the inspiration I needed today. Did a 16 mile training run up and down barr over the weekend. It's a killer, I think the down may be even more difficult than the up. Training for my first Pikes Peak marathon, thanks for inspiring us every day Seth!! QD: My wife and I just found out we are expecting our 2nd child. I'm so excited. These last few vlogs have honestly brought me to tears.

[@calebrusso3773]

Thank you for all of your videos on Pikes Peak. I “ran” the ascent this year and your videos helped me gauge what terrain to expect. I flew in from the east coast so didn’t have much to go off of otherwise. The race was an amazing experience and hope to do the marathon next year.

[@theoutdoorsclub]

Hi Seth! I am about to move to Colorado and to start my Colorado trailrunning "career" I figured I'd sign up for the Pikes Peak Ascent. I just wanted to say THANK YOU for all the amazing videos you've made about this race. I am from The Netherlands, one of the flattest countries on planet earth, and coming from sea level I felt like the Ascent is going to be the perfect inaugural race for me in Colorado. ;-)

[@amattrey]

Cannot wait to see you get after it at Pike's Peak Marathon. I don't know if Andy Wacker is planning on doing the Ascent or the full but it would be so fun to see you guys compete. He's been on a tear lately...Andy Wacker vs 2 time defending champ...fireworks for sure.

[@MartinH_-_-_1]

Wacker confiremed on instagram he;s doing the Ascent as it's the Golden Trail World Series. He'll be against Joe Gray, Eli Hemming etc etc.

[@jeanlee28]

Although I find my running really hard this morning, this post Covid logging gives me joy and makes me more grateful for my resilience. Still having phlegmy cough, but good enough to log slow but steady miles. 🏃‍♀️🙏🤲

[@davidgross7972]

It brings me joy today that I was able to get out and run for 1:15 hours. And to share time woth my 87-year-old Mom, who just offered to take me for lunch at a local tourist village. 😚🌹

[@alexsika7160]

Your channel has turned into my favorite running channel. You have awesome discipline, positive outlook and great messaging. Keep it up man!

[@robertburpee9473]

Watching your vlog today bought me joy but also having coffee this morning with my amazing wife and the understanding of how great the joy of being able to draw one breath after the other is.

[@paysonnichols8941]

Always enjoy the advice and inspiration Seth. Congrats on your newest addition! I just ran my first 60 mile week EVER and I couldn’t imagine that 3 years ago when, injured, I found your vlog. Thanks for all you do.

[@Mike-we4is]

qd you bring me joy Seth..Congratulations..TY

[@janfolkerts7342]

Yeah, Seth is back in the mountains! I' am glad the family is ok and I hope you will have a good race when Pike's Peak is there later this year.

[@jessepratt6525]

Gratitude for this life is giving me joy

[@JustinKortuem]

My daughter brings me so much joy. On a good day or a bad day she can say or do something that brings an incredible amount of joy to our family. She is the best.

[@ColoradoRunnerGuy]

Seth, loved this v-log! The training tips were very helpful. And it's always great to see the lovely views on Pikes. Thanks for sharing your day!

[@Shevock]

I remember the first days of my new infant (back in 2014), the little cry to wake you up every hour, and I gotta say you're looking great and strong!

[@gokiwi2642]

QOD I watched the first half of your vlog today gave me joy to turn the door knob & go for a 15k trail run, trees down everywhere after a full on storm ⛈ yesterday then I watched the second half of your vlog gave me more joy & motivated me to do some stretching, thanks Seth DGR Strong 👍🏼✅🌲🍀👊🏼🏃🏽‍♂️🌧🌿🥳

[@mohunter83]

Can't wait to toe the line with so many awesome athletes on the mountain in Sept. Great tips for racing to the top.

[@michaelaleach8195]

Love the training tips! This is my first PPM after my first ascent in 2019 and having my first baby in 2021. Planning to get up on the mountain at the end of this month for some 3-2-1’s

[@janetduback5161]

first day of a 10 day vacation! Headed to the Pacific Ocean ! Looking forward to running on the Cape lookout trail and camping.

[@MrTCFIRE]

Watching this the night before racing Pikes Marathon‘22…get some!!!!

[@justdobetter8]

QD: God, family, health, career. Joyful and grateful. Thank you Seth for being such a positive people builder. Congratulations on the little one!

[@will-eagle1975]

There it is. Back to Quality. 💙

[@karinjessop1046]

My two teens who are a well of inspiration in all aspects of life and have inspired me to run the Leadville Trail 100!

[@mattwilliams3696]

I taught 100 9 and 10 year old kids today how to do the Macarena and Cha Cha Slide. That brought a lot of joy to my day!

[@joshschoenick]

:QOD: I have a daughter entering her sophomore year in HS. One year ago she came to the realization she was not a sprinter and asked me to help her learn how to become a distance runner. She completed one year of cross country and ran the 800 and 1600 in track. Talking with her today it’s more than apparent she has fallen in love with running. That brings me so much joy.

[@jeezlouise2296]

Seth, Imo it would be cool to see a behind the scenes video of filming you running up the mtn.

[@marrunslow3815]

:qd: watching your vlog every single day is my boost of positivity and joy !!! 🥳

[@peterkarlsson1825]

13:47 Squirrel!

[@GJuu-jd3vv]

So inspirational

[@laninos]

Great to hear the thoughts on racing the mountain. I'll take it up to a bit past barr camp Saturday before the BTMR happens. I've seen a few people use those sit-in water filters for the stream. Curious which one you've found effective.

[@fernandogarzavillarreal6701]

qd: I had to take some days off, first I thought it was Covid turned out to be the flu. Tomorrow will be my first day back running, already excited to get back to my aerobic building program that will setup my first marthon training plan starting August.

[@felixyu755]

Off the sabbatical? Behemoth of a video that one. Impressed with your tendon strength. I guess consistent training over many years will get you that.

[@logandana3565]

Qod: 6 weeks ago I PRd in my 10k and gave myself a stress fracture in the process. This morning I was cleared to run again! So excited

[@fatgingerrunner]

I love this. I've never been to Colorado, but after watching this and your other videos this is definitely a bucket list run. What do you do for a deterrent of bears and other dangerous animals?

[@Deadbuck73]

QD: today I ran my local five mile route and it went the same as before I blew my ankle back in January. It’s been 6 months but I have gotten back to where I was… which was just after a bout of Rona. While I have a long way to go, I’ve reached a goal on the way to getting back to where I was. I must keep inching forward by turning that knob!

[@stevetheviking6931]

Seth, I'm training for the Jungfrau marathon in September. About 14 miles are on pavement and about 12 miles on trails. What shoe would you recommend for this race? Keep up the hard work.

[@boshiken4914]

Given how often you drive to work out… do you keep a bag with stuff in the car in case you forget something from home that you might need for the workout?

[@kyle_massa]

Summer warmth in the Northern hemisphere

[@rantingrunner9752]

Can someone please send Seth a travel mug? I was legitimately getting anxiety watching him balance coffee cup on his dashboard :p

[@trainwellracewell]

Hope that water refill at the stream didn’t give you any stomach issues. Can be a little risky in places around Pikes Peak from what I’ve been told

[@Mike-cs9jr]

Running up Pikes is just so enjoyable (usually lol?

[@sandratessem9980]

Good morning from hot Arizona

[@kiwirevo]

Spot the squirrel at 13:45 :) (we don't have squirrels in New Zealand)

[@kiwirevo]

Lol... I even commented before I saw the QOD but man... That squirrel is up there in what has been a hard day.

[@AbbeyRoad1962]

I opened my eyes and say the sky

[@lyviusvik7311]

QD: being alive, healthy, even not wealthy, bring me joy in life.

[@justrione]

Good morning Sir

[@andrewrose4946]

Sharing breakfast with my 2 yo daughter. Apparently my Cheerios with banana tasted infinitely better than her identical serving, and she swiped mine!

[@dyrennie]

QD Walking my 14year old dog around the park.

[@CAIrondad]

QD: walking with God one day at a time, and of course, starting every morning with you! This video was especially sweet. Great footage, but I’m pretty bummed that you didn’t stop by afterwards for a cuppa coffee. I live here in the Springs - when are you gonna come by for a visit?? 😎😜👍💯

[@samwingender]

I've seen mask man while driving but headlamp man? Lol

[@markdalton3900]

Seth you went up talking all the way ! the peak didnt touch you!

[@RNeden]

QD: my 1.5 year-old son :)

[@julien7705]

First

[@BeverG8818]

First most pointless comment of the day award 🏆

[@julien7705]

@@BeverG8818 ahah always 😅

[@kennedypeters3117]

QD: Jesus Christ in the Eucharist!!

[@Run4un]

Finishing the 7 bike passes in canton Aargau, Switzerland this morning. Putting wardrobe doors on that have been off >1year, and watching my 1-year old grow up too fast.

[@ajmartinez1906]

After my daily devotion I look forward to seeing your focused driven Vlogs and that I am happy to have.